I had luck buying bitcoins a few times about a year ago through MtGox. Their method of getting money in (UK bank transfer) was shut down about October last year, and since then I've not figured out how to buy more. I have to wonder where the money stoking these recent price rises is coming from.
Of course I managed to be highly ineffective at making the most of the bitcoins I had. I think I probably had about 10 bitcoins in my posession at one point, and I probably realised about £150 of real gain out of them. Hindsight is wonderful!
Edit: I should add that I opened my MtGox account a few years ago, before there was any requirement for ID or verification. I think the whole process has become a lot harder since.
Of course I managed to be highly ineffective at making the most of the bitcoins I had. I think I probably had about 10 bitcoins in my posession at one point, and I probably realised about £150 of real gain out of them. Hindsight is wonderful!
Edit: I should add that I opened my MtGox account a few years ago, before there was any requirement for ID or verification. I think the whole process has become a lot harder since.